Posts by Dr. Kevin Passero
Interactions Between Hormones and Neurotransmitters
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Sarah Mo will be discussing interactions between hormones and neurotransmitters.
Sarah Mo, BS, BA, joined the NeuroScience, Inc. Clinical Support and Education team in 2010, where she provides clinical and technical support for laboratory services and products offered by NeuroScience. Sarah is also active in the Medical Education department as a Medical Science Liaison, working to coordinate educational opportunities for healthcare providers.
Prolotherapy – natural treatment for chronic pain
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Ali Safayan will be discussing prolotherapy – a natural treatment for chronic pain.
Ali Safayan, MD, is a founder of one of the first integrative medicine practices in the Washington, DC area. He incorporates the best of conventional medicine with complementary therapies such as medical acupuncture, allergy elimination technique, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, prolotherapy, nutritional counseling and supplementation.
Essential fatty acids (EFA’s) – building blocks for better health
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Karlene Karst, RD, will be discussing essential fatty acids (EFA’s) – building blocks for better health.
Karlene Karst, RD, is a leading health specialist in nutrition and natural medicine and is dedicated to improving the health of society by sharing her knowledge. As co-author of the national best seller, Healthy Fats for Life, and author of The Metabolic Syndrome Program: How to Lose Weight, Beat Heart Disease, Stop Insulin Resistance and More, Karlene is working to educate and encourage people to get “back to the basics” of nutrition in order to live a long, healthy life.
Balancing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Christopher Speed will be discussing balancing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Christopher Speed, MND, APD, is the Director of Nutritional Sciences for Minami Nutrition, with products distributed by Garden of Life. He is a much sought-after presenter on health issues related to omega-3 supplementation and the different types of manufacturing and processing technologies.
Anti-aging potential of telomere biology
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. William Andrews will be discussing the anti-aging potential of telomere biology.
William H. Andrews, Ph.D., has worked in the biotech industry for 30 years, focusing the last 18 years on finding ways to extend human lifespan through work with lengthening telomeres, which are genetic structures found at the ends of our chromosomes. Short telomeres have been associated with the aging process, and preserving or lengthening telomeres is thought to be one way we might reach for “the fountain of youth.” Dr. Andrews is presently the founder, President and CEO of Sierra Sciences, a biotech company focused exclusively on developing pharmaceuticals that will induce the production of telomerase (the enzyme that re-lengthens telomeres) in all our cells.
“Solving the Belly Blues” – Applying the Principles of Functional Medicine to the Treatment of Digestive Issues
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Eve Plews will be discussing “Solving the Belly Blues” – applying the principles of functional medicine to the treatment of digestive issues.
Eve Plews, LNC, has practiced for 24 years in her clinic, Full Spectrum Health, in Sarasota, Florida. Her training includes medical botany, homeopathy, five-element theory and functional medicine. Eve is a food-based clinician incorporating nutrients, herbs and medical foods to support health and healing. She has served on the XYMOGEN® Board of Advisors since its inception.
Sources of fatigue, and supplements to help optimize energy levels
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Erin Stokes will be discussing sources of fatigue, and supplements to help optimize energy levels.
Dr. Erin Stokes, ND, received her naturopathic degree from Bastyr University in 2001. The focus of her practice at Lotus Naturopathic Clinic in Boulder, Colorado, is postpartum health and wellness. She enjoys educating others, and has taught Western Pathology and Psychology of Healing at Southwest Acupuncture College. Dr. Stokes is the Director of Education at MegaFood.
Phytonutrients and Aging
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Deanna Minich will be discussing phytonutrients and aging.
Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS, is Vice President for Research & Development Communications for Metagenics. She has published over 15 articles in peer-reviewed, scientific journals, and has published three books on nutrition. At Metagenics, Dr. Minich’s numerous responsibilities include research and innovation, formulation, investigation, education and communication, as well as counseling patients at the Functional Medicine Research Center.
Environmental toxins, diabetes and obesity, and the connection with farm-raised salmon
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Walter J. Crinnion will be discussing environmental toxins, diabetes and obesity, and the connection with farm-raised salmon.
Walter J. Crinnion, ND, is a professor at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine where he is chair of the Environmental Medicine Department. In his first family practice, he specialized in allergies and in treating chronic health problems caused by environmental chemical overload. Then in 1985, Dr. Crinnion started the most comprehensive cleansing facility in North America for the treatment of chemically poisoned individuals. Dr. Crinnion is a frequent lecturer at both naturopathic and allopathic medical conferences and has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals on the topic of environmental overload.
Boosting Children’s Brain Health
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Lauren Zimet will be discussing children’s brain health.
Lauren Zimet, MS, CCC/SLP is a speech, language and early communication specialist with more than 15 years of professional experience. A speaker and educator, she provides individualized speech therapy, leads group workshops and seminars, and provides training and consultation to teachers, parents and other professionals. Lauren is the founder of The Healthy Foundations Program, which facilitates brain health education in Georgia – teaching children about their brains and bodies in order to make healthy choices.